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The case for making happiness one of your organization’s core values.

2020 was a year full of unexpected changes and challenges. Many HR professionals were at the center of the storm, having to transition, in some cases, entire workforces to remote work in a matter of days. You’re not alone if your role shifted to a daily scramble of managing things like the ever-changing needs of remote workers, administering unfortunate layoffs, and sending frequent mass communications to employees eager for direction and guidance.

If you’ve ever had a great boss, you know the difference they can make in your life at work – and even at home if they help you be less stressed. Here are eight tips designed to help every boss be a great boss! (They can help non-bosses get along and achieve more at work too.)

Thinking about heading back to the office? Want some tips from top HR pros? We’ve been lucky to learn from some of the best on our Work from Home show podcast – now we have their top tips in this blog. From leadership and communication to diversity and inclusion, these experts are super optimistic about what a post-COVID workplace will look like.

Kudos director of Culture Strategy, Jane Whitton, provides insight into what employee engagement programs work well for our current clients, as well as how we encourage them to focus on connection, mental wellness and how to practice a culture of gratitude. We all know the world of work will look a little different after COVID-19 has passed, but building a resilient culture will help us push through.

If you’re a manager (or anyone, really) holding one-on-one meetings with team members, you might be wondering if you’re doing it right, i.e. making them effective and comfortable. Here are some quick tips to put you on the right track.

Employee Appreciation Day is the perfect opportunity for organizations to go the extra mile in showing their employees they value the work they do. Discover these useful ways to celebrate your people and express your gratitude!

Looking for an edge in business? Instead of turning to a high-priced consultant or management guru, how about simply seeking the wisdom of your team? Here are five ways to collect vital employee feedback on all parts of your business.

Employee engagement matters. But if you don’t measure it you can't do anything about it. Here are quick guidelines for three types of surveys – NPS, pulse and comprehensive – plus one more way to measure employee engagement.  

50% of workers feel that the organizations they work for are being held back by a lack of transparency. Yikes! Learn more reasons why transparency is vital to your business and get four simple steps to help you achieve it.

Generation Z is here! Learn about some of the values you can expect of many of these 24-and-unders, like individualism, self reliance and tech savviness. You'll also get tips on how to help them thrive in your organization. 

HR analytics is key to understanding employee retention, engagement and organizational success, but few HR teams harness the data they need to make the right business decisions. Let's take a deeper look at the insights you can benefit from to move your workplace forward!